reader's closet - embroidery machines

Green Sateen Baby Set

PinkerPaws, member | January 27th, 2012

Green sheen sateen (100% cotton). Matching tatting created with embroidery machine. Embroidery design: Martha Pullen.

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White China Coat

lindamanla, member | January 10th, 20123 comments

Photo #1 I started with white silk duponi, cut into 4" strips 6 of the strips were app 3 yards long, the two in the center back are only half of that. I used a fusible...

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Stash Blouse

deChez, member | January 7th, 20122 comments

I'm calling this my "Stash Blouse" because it was made from materials, and supplies that were in my sewing stash. The back and center front were cut from a super soft doe skin ultra-suede I had left...

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In honor of our Soldiers

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...

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Another costume for another Grandson!

kmegamom, member | October 31st, 2011

My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...

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Romance and Petite Romance

catz99, member | October 25th, 20112 comments

Romance Silky sweet chocolate and roses, the perfect start for a night of romance! Luscious chocolate satin cocktail dress, quilted with climbing roses features an embroidered corset of...

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First Communion Dress

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was the first time I have made a first communion dress. But my neice wanted a dress done her way. So I agreed. She choose an out of print Guinne Sax from my collection. We removed the 3 teir...

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Dress form for the American Heart Association

djackman, member | July 18th, 2011

This was a fun project, The American Heart Association provided small wire dress forms for us to create clothes for. I took mine added fleece to cover the wire frame, then to complete the look of a...

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Victorian costume

djackman, member | July 18th, 20111 comment

This is the first part of the costume which includes a jacket, blouse and skirt. The fabric is a taffeta blend i found on sale. Originally the sleeves were to be short with elastic. I added a lower...

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Blue velveteen vest

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20112 comments

Embroidery Design: Brother. Boy's size 8. Lining: silky polyester. Vintage style metal buttons. Back belt.

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Baseball Romper

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20112 comments

Design: Bernina "At Home" by Laurie Korsgaden. Rickrack whipstitched on with embroidery floss. Back button with baseball buttons on romper and catcher's mitt with ball buttons on belt. Size 3 or 4.

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Peas & Carrots Romper

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 20114 comments

Fabric is 100% cotton line pique in peas and carrots print. Embroidery design is by Wendy Schoen. Hand embroidered French knots (peas!) on collar and cuffs. Orange piping on collar, yoke seams, cuffs...

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Sea Turtle Shirt

PinkerPaws, member | July 5th, 2011

Simplicity #3852, boy's size large. Sea turtle fabric printed in Hawaii. Fabric print matched at center front, pocket and back yoke. Top stitched. Turtle applique with lettering. Quilting cottons...

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Pulled-Thread Silk Blouse

elfstone, member | May 9th, 2011

This blouse was made from Simplicity 2339 without the sleeves. I made it out of silk broadcloth and used Madiera silk floss for the pulled-thread technique on the collar, front band and...

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Green Jacket

deChez, member | April 2nd, 20111 comment

I just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than it does on the dress form. The...

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Embroidered Jean Vest

elfstone, member | March 31st, 20114 comments

I used Kwik Sew #2895 to construct this vest out of a couple pair of my very old blue jeans. I added tone on tone embroidery (4 colors) and hand sewn 2.5mm sequins for just a touch of...

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Summer Stripes!

elfstone, member | March 30th, 20114 comments

Threads issue #150 Fresh, fun blouse ideas was my inspiration for this garment. I made this blouse from one of the newer Simplicity patterns, 2339. I love that the cup sizes are included...

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ASH0534 Rags to Riches Clutch purse

Annemarie_asah, member | November 7th, 2010

All dressed up and ready to go…add an exquisite purse and now you are ready to go. A purse with freestanding lace and embroidery fill. Easy step-by_step instructions included. Contact me at...

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A golden wedding dress!!

nanacosta, member | October 22nd, 201014 comments

This dress is made in silk duppioni color soft gold. It has a ballony skirt divided in 8 petals. At the center of each petal, I put a big tear that has been machine embroidered and...

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Things I love to sew and design.

SusieHomemaker, member | October 12th, 20105 comments

I enjoy making and designing handbags special order. I have collected material in my travels. Curtain fabric inspires me to create my bags with linings and lots of pockets. Originally I wanted to...

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Ladybugs...

elfstone, member | September 25th, 20103 comments

This blouse was made from Kwik Sew 3555. Very simple, quick to sew. I made one change to the pattern; I made it sleeveless. I chose two places to embroider on this blouse, the...

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Candlewick N Roses

elfstone, member | September 25th, 20105 comments

This pattern is Simplicity 3684 a "Thread Magazine Collection" edition. A simple bib front shirt. Very easy construction. I cut out all the pieces I wasn't embroidering firstnbsp...

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